In this era of information overload, trying to figure out how to get from where we are to where we want to be can be a daunting undertaking.
There are a plethora of books and programs that are specifically designed to enlighten, enthrall, remake, create, undo, rebuild and reconstruct your life.
I have a library full of books and audios written by some of the world's most dynamic philosophers and personal development coaches.
I have learned something valuable from every one of them.
However, not all of them are easy reads.
Some are so esoteric I find myself reading the same paragraph over and over attempting to comprehend the meaning.
How can I receive their blessed teachings if I can't understand a 'blessed' thing they have to say?! Suffice it to say, I find those books to be the least the effective.
I'm sure they appeal to many 'high-brow' (at least higher brow than's yours truly) intellectual thinkers.
But, I'm interested in application.
How do these teachings apply to me and my real life.
I want results in my life today, not just in the distant future or when I leave this material world.
Right NOW, TODAY, what can I (and YOU) do to make a difference in our lives? This is why I am so enamored with Jack Canfield's book, The Success Principles...
How to Get from Where You are to Where You Want to Be.
Jack presents 64 principles for taking action NOW, moving your life, career, relationships forward, TODAY! Sixty-four principles sounds like a lot, and it is, but it's also inspiring because you will never run out of things to do.
There is always another step to take.
Many of the principles will require several steps to complete the process.
I got excited about this book from the very first chapter titled, Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life.
In this chapter he states, You only have control over three things in your life:

• The Thoughts You Think
• The Images You Visualize
• The Actions You Take (your behavior)

How you use these three things determines everything you experience.
This is probably the most important and most difficult concept for most people to accept and internalize.
Many people I speak with agree with the principle that we are all 100% responsible for our lives (in theory), yet when questioned about their current circumstances, they quickly produce a litany of excuses as to how they arrived in their present unsatisfactory position.
Generally, through unforeseen issues and no fault of their own.
I know how hard it is to own up to the realization that You are the only person on the planet that is responsible for making YOU happy.
At first it's a very lonely proposition.
How in the hell am I going to do that? Start with the three things you DO have control over and take it one day at a time.
Get Jack's book and get to work on yourself.
You will find:

• A simple and self-revealing process for discovering and acknowledging your Life's Purpose.
  
• The ability to finally Decide What You Want!
• How to Chunk it Down
• How to Take Action
• The power to ASK! ASK! ASK!
• The Commitment to Constant and Never-Ending Improvement

All the above is just in the first section of the book.
I reference the Success Principles nearly every day as I move my own career and relationships forward.
The pages are dog-eared, highlighted, bookmarked and loved for the constant inspiration and motivation they provide.
Motivation to TAKE ACTION.
I recommend this easily digestible, delicious book to anyone wanting a road map to take you from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.